About the course

Ecology is critical to understanding and managing human effects on the planet. Ecologists seek to understand the causes and consequences of biological variation at all levels, and they search for the underlying rules that govern change and stasis in natural systems.

　　You will study organisms in relation to their physical and biological environment:

　　The physical environment includes soil, water and atmosphere.

　　The biological environment includes the way in which organisms influence each other.

　　You will complete practical, laboratory and fieldwork assignments and will develop the skills and knowledge you need for a career in an area such as environmental protection and management.

　　We usually consider a maximum of two applications to programmes in the College of Science and Engineering as this helps ensure we make offers to as many students as possible.

　　However, if you are applying to our Biological Sciences programmes you should only select one programme within this subject area. You can use your second application for any other Science and Engineering programmes. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (September), 2024	Edinburgh
Semester 1 (September), 2025	Edinburgh
Semester 1 (September), 2026	Edinburgh

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Edinburgh

The standard entry requirement is:

　　SQA Highers: AAAA - AAAB by end of S5. If you haven’t achieved this by the end of S5 we may consider your application based on a strong performance in S6. A minimum of BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6.

　　A Levels: AAA - ABB in one set of exams.

　　IB: 37 points with 666 at HL - 32 points with 555 at HL.

　　IELTS Academic module overall 6.5 with 5.5 in each component

　　TOEFL-iBT 92 or above with 20 in each section

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 92.0

　　

Application deadline:

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